Let us labor to live out the life the Lord has for us

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”

‭‭James‬ ‭1:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This morning Joel Osteen BEgins his message saying, “The enemy doesn't try to stop you from starting. But when you have a made-up mind and keep pushing forward, doing the right thing, taking new ground, he will work overtime to try to keep you from finishing.” But as the title says, you and I have “Finishing Grace”. I’ll use myself as an example. I started a couple of things at one time, launching a business, changing positions, and REbuilding after divorce. In this process of new BEginnings and new opportunities, my business has BEen overshadowed; I have gotten distracted with other things and felt like there is no way I can do it all. Yet this week, God orchestrated and opportunity for me to sit with my life coach, and also speak to me through devotionals, and I now know that my finishing grace will allow me to REset and REbuild what He put in my heart with all the other blessings He gifted me. I just must REmember, that Christ will help me do what I could not do alone.

Isaiah 56

In all that we endeavor to do, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.’” Isaiah‬ ‭56:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬

REflection from Promises for Your Everyday Life

This morning Meyer speaks to “The Way to See Your God-given Dreams Come True”. She says, “God gives His children big dreams to pursue in life. In order for those dreams to be fulfilled, we must spend time in training, cooperating with God in a process of personal development. This process includes time, determination and hard work.” She then speaks to how the ant is highlighted in Proverbs 6:6-8, encouraging us to BE just as self-motivated and disciplined as the ant to work hard and REap the REwards. Let us focus and work to accomplish what He has for us based upon what He has put in us.

Ephesians 5:1-2

Let us live and love like the Lord in this life.🙏🏽💚🦋🌈

Let us labor to live out the life the Lord has for us, my friend.